Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Lecture and Workshop with Dr. Joy DeGruy

Varies , United States

The Samuel Merritt University Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to a Lecture and Two-Day Workshop featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Part 1: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome-America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 P.M. Location: Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 (Part 1 free and open to the public) Part 2: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- Be the Healing Friday, April 7th 6:00 PM-9:00PM Location : Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (Part 1 & 2 required for CE hours) (Part 2 is also free unless you need CE hours) CEUs are available, for a $25 dollar fee for this event. All proceeds for this event will go to the Regents Diversity Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for underrepresented student in the Health Professionals. Fees can be payed on the day of the event at registration. For more information about this event please email diversity@samuelmerritt.edu Registration required: http://bit.ly/2njLsiV

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Supporting Women Serving Vulnerable Communities with Dr. Joy DeGruy & Rev. Traci Blackmon

Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Please join the Samuel Merritt University Office of Diversity & Inclusion for a one-day symposium honoring Women's History Month focused on Women Serving Vulnerable Communities. Registration: 9:00am-10:00am Program Begins at 10:00am Vibrant Presentations and Group Dialogue Sessions by: Dr. Monique LeSarre, Moderator Executive Director at Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness Dr. Joy DeGruy- Be The Healing (Focused on Dr. DeGruy's latest Work) Dr. DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned resercher, educator, author and presenter. Dr. Degruy is the acclaimed author of Post Tramatic Slave Syndrome-America's Legacy of Enduring Injury, Healing, and Post Tramatic Slave Syndrome : The Study Guide. Rev. Traci Blackmon- Healing Conversations (Centering on Social Activism and Justice) Reverend Blackmon is the Executive Minister of Justice & Wellness of the United Church of Christ and Senior Pastor of the Christ the King United Church in Florissant, MO. Rev Blackmon's communal leadership and work in the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown Jr., in Ferguson MO has gained her both national and international recognition. Register Today: http://womenservingvulnerablecommunities.eventbrite.com/

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